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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.76, 1,430.79 and 406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.76, 1,430.79 and 406.39 is: 609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.76 : 1,430.79 = 406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.76/1,430.79 = 406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.76x = 1,430.79 × 406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.76x = 581,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,453.14/954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.01

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